Results 121-140 of 365 for cork speaker:Christopher O'Sullivan

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of the Media Sector: Discussion (18 Jan 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: It is important that we do because a relatively small investment could make the difference in getting those productions to places like west Cork. I do not have to mention the added economic value they would bring. Did Mr. Esslemont want to come in?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of the Media Sector: Discussion (18 Jan 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I absolutely agree. The regional uplift must continue because we have seen what it has done for places like Limerick and for studios in those areas but Cork has missed out and I cannot get my ahead around why it was overlooked on the original maps.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Dec 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Tomorrow marks 100 years since the unlawful executions of Liam Mellows, Rory O'Connor, Joe McKelvey and one of west Cork's greatest sons, Dick Barrett. They were executed without trial or charge by the order of the Executive of the newly formed Free State Government. The executions were done as a reprisal for the sad and tragic killing of Deputy Seán Hales, a killing which these four...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pre-Agriculture and Fisheries Council Meeting: Discussion (7 Dec 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: ...Flaherty for allowing me to take his speaking spot. He said that Longford was not a fishing stronghold yet. With rising sea levels that might change, but hopefully not. It is interesting that Cork and Donegal are well represented in the committee room today. It says a lot. I want to say to the Minister at the outset, that there was a very welcome announcement today regarding the BAR...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Rising Cost of Tourist Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: .... This is obviously an incredibly important issue. Our own report quoted a figure suggesting that 67% of employment in the regional parts of Ireland is linked to tourism. I am based in west Cork so I can see how important it is. We will go straight into the questions. The first is for the Irish Hotels Federation and the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation. It is on pricing. The...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Rising Cost of Tourist Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: ...national advertisement campaign, "Discover Kerry", under the Discover Ireland brand. I am here next to Deputy Dillon. Mayo could quite rightly have a "Discover Mayo" advertisement all over the media. Cork does not have one. Cork is our biggest county and, as we all know, it is also the most beautiful.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Rising Cost of Tourist Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Will other counties get the same crack of the whip that Kerry seems to get every time when it comes to promotion and Discover Ireland? I would love to see a "Discover Cork" advertisement featuring Cork tourist attractions.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Rising Cost of Tourist Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: There is great value in west Cork, in Kinsale, Clonakilty, Skibbereen, Bantry and the Beara Peninsula. Mr. Kelly should put his focus on that. I thank him and appreciate his answer.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Rising Cost of Tourist Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: ...do not grab the headlines and we do not hear talk about them. We do hear about the price hikes and so on. When the Irish Hotels Federation, IHF, came to visit us in Buswells Hotel recently, the Cork contingent in particular did the industry proud and told a really good story. Those involved were very positive and very grateful for supports. They really represented the industry well...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (6 Dec 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: ...discuss the very important issue of the urgent need for extra special needs assistant, SNA, allocation for Scoil Eoin in Innishannon, which is a village to the east of Bandon, between Bandon and Cork. It is a terrific national school which 306 students attend. It has a fantastic principal and staff. There is a great team. I visited in November and received a royal welcome from the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (1 Dec 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 59. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government The measures that are being taken to increase the number of rental properties on the market in the Cork south west area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59621/22]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: ...pension auto-enrolment. I would like to see some of those measures staggered to help businesses survive this and to see an action plan. I have to address Deputy Collins’s comments on west Cork. He portrayed it as a bleak dump. I would like to------

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: -----make the point that west Cork is a paradise for anybody who lives there or has visited. I would encourage anyone to go there.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Development Plan (15 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: ...monitoring the expenditure of the various local authorities on active travel? Are local authorities being proactive in spending this funding? Could the Minister refer in his response to Cork County Council and whether it is reaching its targets on active travel expenditure? I would appreciate if he could go further and tell me if whether west Cork is meeting its targets as well.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Development Plan (15 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: If possible, I would like to see a breakdown, especially of Cork County Council. It has achieved great things especially in building social houses. I am interested to see what its delivery on active travel is like, especially in the western division. I know the Minister cannot comment on individual projects, but the NDP does refer to a project to deliver a safe walking and cycling...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authorities (10 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 20. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on expenditure on active travel by Cork County Council in 2021 and to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55369/22]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: ...of this Government to improve public transport and encourage people to use it. For that to happen, we need a public transport system and a bus service that is fit for purpose. The Kinsale to Cork city bus service, the 226 service, is not fit for purpose. There are capacity issues. Students who want to access third level education in Cork city are being left on the side of the road. In...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Irish Experience of Community-led Climate Action: Public Participation Networks (8 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Cork County Council does not have a biodiversity officer yet. That would be an important step.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (26 Oct 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 65. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration will be given to increase the scheduled service on the Kinsale to Cork bus route (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53764/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: COP27: Discussion (25 Oct 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: ...gas exploration. It is often heard said, certainly in the Dáil Chamber and in commentary in the media, that we need to ramp up our own oil and gas exploration. Barryroe, which is just off west Cork where I come from, is often referenced as the answer to our energy crisis. These are other people's comments, not mine, just to clarify that again. What does Mr. McEvilly say to that...